If you know of any research facilities not listed here, or if you find any errors in this information then please let me know and I can then update the list.

Researchers in Lancashire look our for the new updated edition of 'Local Studies in Lancashire - A Guide to Resources' which should be published later in the year.


Address and
Telephone No.
Details

Salford
Local History Library

Peel Park
Salford
M5 4WU
Telephone 0161 736 2649
Sat/Sun/Mon CLOSED
Tue/Thur/Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm
Wed 10.00am - 9.00pm
Manchester Cemeteries
The Registrar
Blackley Cemetery and Crematorium
Victoria Avenue
Higher Blackley
Manchester
M9 8JP
Telephone 0161 740 5359
For enquiries about
Blackley Cemetery and Crematorium,
Gorton, Philips Park and
Manchester General (Queens Park) Cemeteries.
Southern Cemetery
Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 2GL
Telephone 0161 881 2208
For enquiries about Manchester Southern Cemetery
Bolton Local Studies Library
Archives and
Local Studies Dept.
Central Library
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SE
Telephone 01204 522311
Sun/Mon CLOSED
Tues/Thur 9.30am - 7.30pm
Wed 9.30am - 1.00pm
Fri/Sat 9.30 - 5.00pm
Working Class Movement Library
Jubilee House
51 The Crescent
SALFORD M5 4WX
Telephone 0161 736 3601
Very useful for background details
The first approach should be by telephone.
Accrington Central Library
Local Studies Unit

St. James St
Accrington
Lancs.
BB5 1NQ
Telephone 01254 872385
Mon/Tues 10.00am - 7.30pm
Wed 10.00am - 12.30pm
Thur/Fri - 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm


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Manchester Central Library
Local Studies Unit

1st Floor, Central Library
St. Peter's Square
Manchester
M2 5PD
Telephone 0161 234 1979
and 0161 234 1980
Opening Times
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur 10.00am - 8.00pm
Fri/Sat 10.00am 5.00pm


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Greater Manchester County Records Office
(GMCRO)

56 Marshall Street
New Cross
Manchester
M4 5FU
Telephone 0161 832 5284
Fax 0161 839 3808
It is necessary to make a booking in order to view the records at GMCRO.
Researchers will also need a valid readers ticket.
Please telephone for more information regarding access to the records.

See their Webpages at http://www.gmcro.u-net.com/home

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